Jamie Roberts is a world class centre who commands total respect. The apex of his career to date would have to be getting named as player of the series in the British and Irish Lions tour of South Africa in 2009. Four years later he was picked ahead of O'Driscoll for the final test against Australia, and dispite a deal of complaint from the Irish quarters at the so-called harsh treatment of their super-star, there could not have been a more capable person in the spot.

Roberts played his way through the ranks, representing Wales at Under 16, Under 19 and Under 21 levels. He made his debut for Wales in the 2008 6 Nations series on the wing against Scotland. He took a while to cement his position, not always being picked and playing 4 different positions in his first 4 international games. However over time he has grown to be a premier centre.